Teachers arenominated and selected for this prestigious award through a competitive application process based on several criteria, including impact in the classroom, school and community, and their efforts to pursue professional development.

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AEO Teacher Joe Schingen

Semifinalist for

2016 Minnesota Teacher of the Year

The Minnesota Teacher of the Year program, now in its 52nd year, is the oldest and most prestigious recognition program in Minnesota to honor excellence in education. The program chooses one teacher to represent Minnesota's thousands of excellent educators.